News from U.S. Department of Education


"Status Quo Is Morally Inexcusable"
Education reform is a top priority for this Administration, President Obama said to the National Urban League, because the "status quo is morally inexcusable" and "economically indefensible."
Publ.Date : Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:15:00 GMT

Americans with Disabilities Act
On the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Secretary Duncan applauded the legislation and rededicated ED to its effective implementation.
Publ.Date : Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:20:00 GMT

Turning Around Low-Performing Schools
Montana is among the states receiving funding under the School Improvement Grants program to turn around persistently lowest achieving schools.
Publ.Date : Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:40:00 GMT

Rural Education Technology Summit
More than 150 rural education stakeholders and technology experts from 26 states attended the National Rural Education Technology Summit in Washington, D.C.
Publ.Date : Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:19:00 GMT

Three Myths of High School Reform
Secretary Duncan talked about the three myths of high school reform at the College Board AP conference.
Publ.Date : Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:18:00 GMT

The Win-Win Solution
Read Secretary Duncan's remarks at the Council of Chief State School Officers and State Higher Education Executive Officers' joint summer meeting.
Publ.Date : Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:18:00 GMT

Community Input and Turnaround Schools
Parent and community input will be a requirement in ED's proposal for turning around low-performing schools, Secretary Duncan said in remarks to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Publ.Date : Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:47:00 GMT

States to Receive Additional Recovery Funds
Connecticut is among the states that will receive additional Recovery Act funds to support jobs and drive education reforms.
Publ.Date : Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:45:00 GMT

$25 Million for Job Retention Activities
ED announced the availability of $25 million to help loan servicers in the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program retrain and redeploy workers affected by student loan reforms.
Publ.Date : Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:52:00 GMT

Charter Schools Conference Remarks
Secretary Duncan spoke by video teleconference to the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools. Watch the video of his remarks.
Publ.Date : Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:54:00 GMT

Rural and Low-Income Schools Program
Rural school districts use funding from the Rural and Low-Income School program funds for technology, professional development, and instruction for low-income students, according to a new report.
Publ.Date : Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:34:00 GMT

Anniversary of Civil Rights Act
Secretary Duncan hailed the enduring impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Publ.Date : Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:57:00 GMT

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